Clean Crockpot Beef & Vegetable Stew

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~470 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$10–$12 total

This clean crockpot beef and vegetable stew is classic comfort food made simple. Using whole ingredients and no seed oils, everything slow cooks into a rich, hearty meal that’s filling without being heavy.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Classic crockpot comfort food
• Clean, whole ingredients
• Hearty and filling
• No cream or processed thickeners
• Perfect cold-weather meal

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cups gold potatoes, cubed
• 1½ cups carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Add beef and beef broth to the crockpot.
• Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
• Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.
• Stir gently and shred any large beef pieces if desired.
• Stir in apple cider vinegar.
• Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Beef chuck becomes most tender when slow cooked.
• Vinegar brightens flavor without heaviness.
• No flour or cornstarch needed.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add green beans during the last hour.
• Swap thyme for rosemary.
• Use bone broth for deeper flavor.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.
• Freezes well for up to 2 months.